All Chapters of Handyman Needed: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

VanessaI’ve just had the most amazing night any woman could. As I laid there on the couch, fluttering my eyes open, I could still feel Clay’s touch and lips on my skin, giving me goosebumps.I stretched myself, realizing I had Clay’s shirt on over me as it lifted high on my thighs. There was a cup of hot coffee on the table, and he was standing by the window, leaning against it with one of his hands while the other one was holding another cup.He looked so sexy.“Morning, Mr. Steele,” I said, turning my body upside down while putting my arms under the cushion, looking at him with a sleepy smile. Clay looked over his shoulder, showing me that beautiful smile that melted my insides.“Good morning, Miss Harper,” he replied, putting the cup on the table before he sat down on the floor right in front of me.He put my hair behind my ears, wanting to see my freckled face as he rubbed

Vanessa   “Wow, my friend. You have had the best time of your whole life,” Candice said as I finished telling her everything that has happened between me and Clay, including the shower moment and the dinner date.    “Yes, I’ve never been happier. Clay and Emily are just what I need in my life. They complete me.” I replied, looking out the window that faced the horse pen. “The whole place does.”   “Well, I am happy for you,” she said, patting my thighs.    “Where are John and Gabriel? I thought you would bring them.”   “They’re on their way. He took a later flight with Gabriel just s

Vanessa    I walked into the house with Emily in my arms, bringing her to the girl’s room at the end of the second floor. Putting her down on the bed, I kissed her forehead while she smiled with her eyes closed.   “I love you, Mommy,” she said in her sleep, bringing a smile to my face. But I didn’t want to get my hopes high. She could be referring to her biological mother, even if I had accepted to be like one for her.   Candice was already sleeping. The entire day took a toll on her, and she needed that rest. While they caught up on some snooze, I put a sweater on, walking outside, seeing Clay looking at the horses.    I noticed his shoulders were slumped, as if he was giving up, but I a

Vanessa    We arrived at the house, and while Clay and Emily got ready, I joined Candice and John as they prepared some snacks in the kitchen to enjoy a movie.    They moved to the living room, and I sat next to Gabriel, kissing his cheek as he smiled at me, showing those beautiful brown eyes I always loved.   “How is the most handsome boy in the universe, huh?” I asked, stroking his cheek before I paid attention to the movie. His smile was everything. He was full of life.   A few minutes later, they both came down the stairs. Emily looked so adorable in her little dress and Clay was handsome in his dark trousers and white shirt with a tie.  &n

Vanessa    I didn’t wait for Candice to get out of the SUV when I was already at my door. John opened it as he heard us arrive. Without saying a word about what happened today, I hurried to my room.   As soon as I made it upstairs, I locked the door, sliding down until I was sitting on the floor, hugging my legs against my chest as I put my head down on my knees.    How could I fall for it once again? Why did I have to give my heart so fast, and why did I have to give myself without thinking?   “You’re stupid, Vanessa. Forty years old and acting like a freaking teenager in love.” I scolded myself as I felt hot tears fall down my cheeks and on my arms.